This game brings together some of the best games from the 8 but generation, the Mario games. I think nothing needs to be said except to remind people that SMB3 is the best game on the NES. They're perfect translations, every enemy that was there is in here (Trust me, I checked). The most welcome addition of all is the ability to save in SMB3, a game that takes a full day out of your life to completely play through, something I've done only once. Every other time, I used the warp whistles. So, if you're a newbie trying to catch up, this cart means 3 less purchases to make. If you're not, you need it for the Japanese SMB2: The Lost Levels. Either way, buy it.
10 Reviews
A Mario Extravaganza!
zkonedog13 March 2017
The idea behind "Super Mario All Stars" for the Super Nintendo is a great one. Put together all the Mario games (at least to that point) on a single cartridge and allow players to SAVE their progress. Wow! While the concept it a great one, the trouble I've always found with this collection comes from the individual games themselves.
-Mario 3: 95% percent of my time playing "All Stars" was spent playing this game, as it is the one that easily translates the best from NES to SNES. It is the only game that doesn't feel like a "port", and it is the best all-around Mario game maybe ever (Mario '64 may give it a run).
-Mario 1: A faithful re-creation of the iconic original. However, I've always felt that game was meant to be played on the original NES with the two-button control. It plays okay on the SNES, but it loses some of that atmosphere.
-Mario 2: This is just a strange game to begin with. It is completely different (pulling up plants and throwing them?!) than any other Mario game. I know some people really enjoy it, by I always skipped this one because I thought it wasn't as good as the traditional Mario setup.
-Lost Levels: The trouble here is that Lost Levels is just too doggone difficult (the reason why the strange Mario 2 exists in the first place, as game distributors correctly evaluated it as much too hard for U.S. gamers). It looks great and feels like a classic Mario game, but good luck getting anywhere past the first couple of levels. I can run through the entire Mario Bros. original with almost no damage, but I could barely even make a dent in this one.
Thus, your overall enjoyment of "Super Mario All Stars" will likely come down to two factors: 1. Does it bother you to play a game on a different system for which it was intended?"; and 2. Will you play Mario 2 and/or Lost Levels enough to even make it worth your while? I had hours of fun playing Mario 3 from this cartridge, but all the others pretty much sat stagnant for the reasons described above
-Mario 3: 95% percent of my time playing "All Stars" was spent playing this game, as it is the one that easily translates the best from NES to SNES. It is the only game that doesn't feel like a "port", and it is the best all-around Mario game maybe ever (Mario '64 may give it a run).
-Mario 1: A faithful re-creation of the iconic original. However, I've always felt that game was meant to be played on the original NES with the two-button control. It plays okay on the SNES, but it loses some of that atmosphere.
-Mario 2: This is just a strange game to begin with. It is completely different (pulling up plants and throwing them?!) than any other Mario game. I know some people really enjoy it, by I always skipped this one because I thought it wasn't as good as the traditional Mario setup.
-Lost Levels: The trouble here is that Lost Levels is just too doggone difficult (the reason why the strange Mario 2 exists in the first place, as game distributors correctly evaluated it as much too hard for U.S. gamers). It looks great and feels like a classic Mario game, but good luck getting anywhere past the first couple of levels. I can run through the entire Mario Bros. original with almost no damage, but I could barely even make a dent in this one.
Thus, your overall enjoyment of "Super Mario All Stars" will likely come down to two factors: 1. Does it bother you to play a game on a different system for which it was intended?"; and 2. Will you play Mario 2 and/or Lost Levels enough to even make it worth your while? I had hours of fun playing Mario 3 from this cartridge, but all the others pretty much sat stagnant for the reasons described above
A breathtaking Mario bargain bazaar!
Foreverisacastironmess1239 September 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Four whole classic Mario games on one cartridge, each with their own visual and musical style, a kid like me couldn't have hoped for a better gift on Christmas morning! It may have only been a recompilation of old games, but to me it was always so much more than that. I'm probably a little biased because one of my fondest childhood Christmas memories is tied into this anthology game, my grandma bought my brothers and me a special edition Super Nintendo that came with this and Super Mario World, and that was a great Christmas let me tell you, I was glued to that controller! Super Mario Brothers 2 and 3 were such masterful little joyous works of platform gaming. Apart from the original Super Mario Bros I had no idea the other ones weren't the original versions, the graphically remastered ones were the first that I ever played as a kid, so it was all very new to me. The third game was so revolutionary at the time that they made an entire terrible movie to hype up its release, and some still consider it to be the best Mario game to this day and I can see why, it has so many little touches that contributed to it being a near-perfect gaming experience - the Warp Whistles, the world where all the enemies are suddenly giant, the terrifying angry sun enemy, chain chomps, wooden airships, the mini games, that big green shoe you could hop around in, the first appearance of Bowser's children as well as one of the most satisfying and well executed showdowns with the angry dragon turtle king ever! And all the awesome island maps were so richly varied and had musical vibes and visuals to match each one of them. Also the suits that gave Mario special abilities were terrifically fun and the best one was the wonder that was the Tanuki Suit! It absolutely topped the original game in every way possible. Super Mario Bros 2 though I loved even more than that! I loved how pure and happy its tone was and how charmingly different and quirky it was compared to all other Mario games. I don't give a crap if it was originally "Doki Doki Panic", because who in the hell ever heard or cared about that game? For me it was always just the second game. It was so effortless to control and get into a nice peppy little flow with and it was so neat how you could choose between four different characters that each had their own strengths and weaknesses. I always opted for the princess, her ability to float came in handy! I love the bizarre yet very sweet it-was-all-a-dream twist as well as the vegetables motif and that you beat enemies by picking them up and tossing them at other enemies, with the terrific final battle against Wort the fat toad king having you beating him by hurling the dreaded healthy vegetables down his throat!! Of course each in their own way was a great game, the beautiful pixilated levels and the magically orchestrated music evokes deep feelings childhood joy that I cannot accurately describe with words, playing these games today takes me back to more innocent adventuresome times. Ten Super Star-shaped firework explosions out of ten! Priceless. X
Thank you!
Op_Prime13 May 2000
The best of games for the original Nintendo system are together in one Super Nintendo game. Super Mario Bros 1, 2 and 3, along with the Lost Levels which is actually Japan's Super Mario 2. The graphics have vastly been improved, especially the original game. Best of all, it has Nintendo's best character of all Mario. Another fine point is how you can save your game unlike the originals. Overall, this game is great.
Basically a Super Mario Trilogy
gangstahippie11 August 2006
Rated E.
I played Super Mario All Stars about six years ago at my friends house on my friends SNES or Super Nintendo.If you already have Super Mario Bros 1,2 and 3 for NES then there is really no point in getting this(unless you are a die hard mario fan and want to see the lost levels for Super Mario Bros 2).It is basically Super Mario Bros 1,2 and 3 put together in one game.However there are extra levels for Super Mario Bros 2 which are only in the Japanese version of the game.The three games are very fun and classics for the 80's.They were excellent in the 80's,they were excellent in the 90's and they are excellent now!.Great games.
10/10
I played Super Mario All Stars about six years ago at my friends house on my friends SNES or Super Nintendo.If you already have Super Mario Bros 1,2 and 3 for NES then there is really no point in getting this(unless you are a die hard mario fan and want to see the lost levels for Super Mario Bros 2).It is basically Super Mario Bros 1,2 and 3 put together in one game.However there are extra levels for Super Mario Bros 2 which are only in the Japanese version of the game.The three games are very fun and classics for the 80's.They were excellent in the 80's,they were excellent in the 90's and they are excellent now!.Great games.
10/10
Four Games for the price of one
Terryfan27 March 2015
Super Mario All Stars is a collection of four Mario Bros video games.
The games being:Super Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros 2 and Super Mario Bros 3.
Each game is given a graphic update with nicer colors and more detail to character but remains faithful to each game.
The game was release on the Super Nintendo and was release on disc for the Nintendo Wii for the 25th Anniversary of Super Mario Bros which will give you a more appreciate for gaming.
Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels is an Japan only title with levels that didn't make it over here and it's nice to see what this title offer for those who never played it.
Super Mario Bros 1,2, and 3 again are the same games with graphic updates and the games really remain fun.
The games graphics are very well done and good character design which goes great for those who never play them before.
The classic theme song is still in the game as soon as you hear it you know you're playing Super Mario Bros.
The controls are still the same and work well for the classic gamers
The music is still catchy as ever as you find yourself humming the songs.
You can also save your game which is very nice considering that the games are a challenge so that is another plus for Mario fans.
Super Mario All Stars is just a very good collection of Mario games four games for the price of one how could you go wrong.
I give Super Mario All Stars an 10 out of 10
The games being:Super Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros 2 and Super Mario Bros 3.
Each game is given a graphic update with nicer colors and more detail to character but remains faithful to each game.
The game was release on the Super Nintendo and was release on disc for the Nintendo Wii for the 25th Anniversary of Super Mario Bros which will give you a more appreciate for gaming.
Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels is an Japan only title with levels that didn't make it over here and it's nice to see what this title offer for those who never played it.
Super Mario Bros 1,2, and 3 again are the same games with graphic updates and the games really remain fun.
The games graphics are very well done and good character design which goes great for those who never play them before.
The classic theme song is still in the game as soon as you hear it you know you're playing Super Mario Bros.
The controls are still the same and work well for the classic gamers
The music is still catchy as ever as you find yourself humming the songs.
You can also save your game which is very nice considering that the games are a challenge so that is another plus for Mario fans.
Super Mario All Stars is just a very good collection of Mario games four games for the price of one how could you go wrong.
I give Super Mario All Stars an 10 out of 10
Possibly the best value Super NES purchase
Antzy8828 December 2001
This cartridge contains four games. The first is a souped-up recreation of the original NES Super Mario Bros. game from the mid-1980's. Although Mario has had so many new abilities since then, this is still eminently playable and fun.
Then we have The Lost Levels. These were apparently in the original SMB1 too, but when the game went westward these levels were deemed too hard to include. When you play them you see some very nasty tricks in them, not to mention some very nasty jumps, reduced jumping space to make jumping on that baddie more difficult, poison mushrooms... Some people may find it more than their tolerance will...tolerate.
Then we have Super Mario Bros 2. This is actually a rehash of a game that initially had nothing to do with Mario; it is simply a game entitled 'Doki Doki Panic' with Mario-related graphics. Unfortunately the game is a bit weak compared to the other games here, especially with its flick-screen vertical scrolling.
And, finally, we have the superlative Super Mario Bros 3! This goes back to the classic Nintendo formula of Mario games and bestows the Mario brothers with new powers and a map screen to give them a bit of choice where they go. This game is too awesome for words, and is rightly a classic. If you haven't got this and you find it...get it! It's platforming heaven, platforming brilliance. OK, so even with the improved graphics over the NES originals the look still isn't jaw-dropping, but there are loads of things to do in the Mario series!
Then we have The Lost Levels. These were apparently in the original SMB1 too, but when the game went westward these levels were deemed too hard to include. When you play them you see some very nasty tricks in them, not to mention some very nasty jumps, reduced jumping space to make jumping on that baddie more difficult, poison mushrooms... Some people may find it more than their tolerance will...tolerate.
Then we have Super Mario Bros 2. This is actually a rehash of a game that initially had nothing to do with Mario; it is simply a game entitled 'Doki Doki Panic' with Mario-related graphics. Unfortunately the game is a bit weak compared to the other games here, especially with its flick-screen vertical scrolling.
And, finally, we have the superlative Super Mario Bros 3! This goes back to the classic Nintendo formula of Mario games and bestows the Mario brothers with new powers and a map screen to give them a bit of choice where they go. This game is too awesome for words, and is rightly a classic. If you haven't got this and you find it...get it! It's platforming heaven, platforming brilliance. OK, so even with the improved graphics over the NES originals the look still isn't jaw-dropping, but there are loads of things to do in the Mario series!
Super Mario All-Stars!
Movie Nuttball9 September 2004
Super Mario Bros. is one of the most famous video games of all time! The characters, the jumping, the power-ups, and the sure thrill of adventure makes this entire series a fun non-stop playing time! Below is a brief look how I think the game is!
Game Play: The game play is very good. There is really basic controls here and is easy to perform. Novice gamers should have a good time here!
Graphics: The graphics are wonderful. The backgrounds are really beautiful!
Difficulty: The game is easy but as it goes on you''s find out that it will become more difficult!
Music: The music is great! Just fantastic catchy tunes through out the game! In My opinion its some of the best music ever in a video game!
Sound: The sound is great. Nuff said!
Overall: I have always loved Super Mario Brothers! If you like excellent adventure games then I strongly recommend you play this game!
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Game Play: The game play is very good. There is really basic controls here and is easy to perform. Novice gamers should have a good time here!
Graphics: The graphics are wonderful. The backgrounds are really beautiful!
Difficulty: The game is easy but as it goes on you''s find out that it will become more difficult!
Music: The music is great! Just fantastic catchy tunes through out the game! In My opinion its some of the best music ever in a video game!
Sound: The sound is great. Nuff said!
Overall: I have always loved Super Mario Brothers! If you like excellent adventure games then I strongly recommend you play this game!
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The first and best SNES game that I own
Darth_Homer10 October 2003
Warning: Spoilers
Wow, just, where do I begin about this game, as the game is so awesome, it inspired a new generation of video-gamers and is just so wonderful to be writing for this. Below is a quick summary to each game
NOTE: SOME SPOILERS IN THIS SECTION
SUPER MARIO BROS: The game that took video-gaming to a new level, and inspired some of the best games ever made, you can't call yourself a gamer without playing this game
SUPER MARIO BROS-THE LOST LEVELS: Essentially the same game, with some new levels and a choice between characters
SUPER MARIO BROS 2: The weakest of the Super Mario games, but it's very innovative, you play as one of 5 characters, using vegetables to combat your foes.
SUPER MARIO BROS 3: The first Nintendo game I ever played, and is the best selling NES game of all time.
SUPER MARIO WORLD: This game only comes in newer versions of All-Stars, it's a good game, but it's sequel is MUCH better
So there you have it, any one who owns a SNES is bound to have this package of some of the best games in history
My Rating: 10/10
NOTE: SOME SPOILERS IN THIS SECTION
SUPER MARIO BROS: The game that took video-gaming to a new level, and inspired some of the best games ever made, you can't call yourself a gamer without playing this game
SUPER MARIO BROS-THE LOST LEVELS: Essentially the same game, with some new levels and a choice between characters
SUPER MARIO BROS 2: The weakest of the Super Mario games, but it's very innovative, you play as one of 5 characters, using vegetables to combat your foes.
SUPER MARIO BROS 3: The first Nintendo game I ever played, and is the best selling NES game of all time.
SUPER MARIO WORLD: This game only comes in newer versions of All-Stars, it's a good game, but it's sequel is MUCH better
So there you have it, any one who owns a SNES is bound to have this package of some of the best games in history
My Rating: 10/10
Re-release of Super Mario Bros. 1, 2, 3 and the Lost Levels
Lunchbox-325 January 2000
The game known as Super Mario Bros. 2 in Japan never reached the States. American audiences were given a different game called Super Mario Bros. 2 and I don't know if it was released outside of the U.S. Now, here, 4 classic NES games are re-released on one cartridge with updated graphics for the Super NES. First is Super Mario Bros. as it was known; Super Mario 2 as we knew it in the U.S.; the Lost Levels, or, the game known as Super Mario 2 in Japan; and Super Mario Bros. 3. As far as I know they are exactly the same as their previous versions, only the graphics have been changed.
For my 2 cents, even though the graphics are "better" they take away some of the classic feel of the originals. However, as my only chance to play the Lost Levels, I appreciated this release. It also allows you to save your game in progress, a feature lacking on the NES versions.
For my 2 cents, even though the graphics are "better" they take away some of the classic feel of the originals. However, as my only chance to play the Lost Levels, I appreciated this release. It also allows you to save your game in progress, a feature lacking on the NES versions.
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